This year I was fortunate enough to be given two beauty advent calendars from my grandma. The first was the M&S Beauty Book, and if you haven't seen my review of that yet you can find it here. The second was the Maybelline one which I am reviewing now!
This is not an ad, I am just giving my honest opinions on this calendar and the products in it! Although I prefer 24 or 25 day calendars, I like that this is primarily makeup based, as I don't have that much of an extensive skin care routine and therefore don't need as many products for it. I also like the packaging, I think it looks kind of cool. One thing that makes this calendar unique, is that it has full sized products which is rare and I love that about this!
Day 1: Baby Lips Hydrate. I don't really like this product. I find it feels heavy on my lips and doesn't hydrate them effectively. And this one doesn't even smell that good. It's also £3.99 so it's more expansive than a vaseline *not an ad* for example. 2/10.
Day 2: Baby Lips Cherry Me. Again, the balm portion of this product is unimpressive to me however I love the smell and the subtle red colour it gives my lips. It's also £3.99. 5/10.
Day 4: Colour Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in shade 932 Clay Crush. This is a gorgeous colour, a great texture and an affordable price (£6.99). The only slight problem I have is that it doesn't last quite as long as some of my more expensive lip products. 9/10.
Day 5: Colour Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in shade 975 Divine Wine. I liked this equally as much as the Clay Crush! It also costs £6.99. 9/10.
Day 6: Lash Sensational Mascara in Very Black. I was super impressed by this. I am very fussy about mascaras and yet I loved this! It wasn't clumpy, it was lengthening and thickening and it didn't smudge either. It's also £8.99 so great for the budget. 10/10.
Day 7: Master Precise Skinny in Black. This pencil was very difficult to screw up to be able to use it, but once I managed it was pigmented, precise and didn't smudge. It's also only £3.99. 8/10.
Day 8: Superstay Nail Colour in shade 06 Deep Red. I loved this so much! It's a gorgeous colour, it's long lasting and it gives a strong colour in only one or two coats. It's also only £4.49. 9/10.
Day 9: Baby Skin Fatigue Blur Primer. I liked that this is very light on the skin, but I really couldn't see a difference between using it or not. It costs £7.99. 2/10.
Day 10: Colour Tattoo Creamy Eye Shadow in shade 93 Crème de Nude. I love these eyeshadows! They're easy to apply and super long lasting. This colour matches my eyelids almost exactly so It is great for using as an eyeshadow primer. It's £5.99, so again not too expensive. 9/10.
Day 11: Superstay 3D Effect Plumping Top Coat. I like this product a lot. It made my nails look super shiny and my polish lasted a long time with it on. It's £5.99 and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new top coat. The photo doesn't do the plumping effect justice. 9/10.
Day 12: Colour Tattoo Creamy Eye Shadow in shade On & On Bronze. I love love love this colour. It is pretty, not too outgoing for everyday and has the same great properties and price as Crème de Nude. 10/10.
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